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Hospital transfer poses 'big risk' for ex-Speaker Romualdez, court hears
A senior physician at Cardinal Santos Medical Center testified Friday that moving former House Speaker Martin Romualdez to another facility would be medically risky, despite the absence of scheduled surgery or invasive procedures.
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MANILA — Medical authorities have flagged serious health concerns regarding any potential transfer of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez from his current treatment facility, according to testimony presented before the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Friday.
Dr. Rosalio Torres, overall coordinator at Cardinal Santos Medical Center, told the court that relocating the former legislative leader would constitute a "big risk" to his medical condition. The assessment emerged during cross-examination by Romualdez's legal counsel, Jose Roy, as the anti-graft court proceedings continued.
The physician's statement came notably in the absence of any imminent surgery or invasive medical procedure, suggesting that Romualdez's current medical status itself renders transfer hazardous. The testimony underscores the delicate nature of his ongoing medical management.
The remarks add another layer to the ongoing legal proceedings involving the former House Speaker, with medical considerations now factoring into discussions surrounding his case. The court has been presented with professional medical opinion that any change in his healthcare venue could jeopardize his health.